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michèle 2

Apr 8th, 2008 10:00 am

Take a train or catch a train?

:confused: I usually use "catch "a train instead of "take " a train . Is it more familiar? I've often heard my English friends use " catch"
What's the difference?
Thanks for your help.

Rouvrou

Apr 9th, 2008 08:20 am

Re: Take a train or catch a train?

I would catch a train or a bus, but take the underground. I can't tell you why!
regards
Rouvrou

michèle 2

Apr 9th, 2008 08:32 am

Re: Take a train or catch a train?

:)thanks a lot Rouvrou.

sunhelen

Apr 10th, 2008 10:37 pm

Re: Take a train or catch a train?

Both are very close in meaning, but "catch" emphasizes the process of getting to the train, and "take" emphasizes being on the train.

Pernickety

Apr 12th, 2008 06:34 pm

Re: Take a train or catch a train?

To me 'catch' implies I'm running late and have to hurry to catch the train.
otherwise I'd plan on taking the train (or even 'get' a train, although I'm sure that's not proper usage)

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